But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead…’” –Matthew 28:5-7
Holy Week, 2013
Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending on Easter Sunday, is a special time at Emmanuel Lutheran Church when we reflect on the foundation of our faith, and celebrate God's purpose. Our members welcome everyone in our community to join us.
- Sunday, March 24th – Palm Sunday
9:00 a.m.: Sunday School 10:00 a.m.: All gather in the Celebration Room before we process into the Sanctuary. 10:15 a.m.: Communion Service with Sacred Spiral Dancers and Earthen Vessels.
Pastor Amy's Sermon: “Excitement to Foreboding”- Thursday, March 28th – Maundy Thursday
12:00 p.m.: Communion Service 7:00 p.m.: Communion Service with Foot Washing - Friday, March 29th – Good Friday
6:30 p.m.: Procession of the Cross
The Cross is taken out the side door of Emmanuel, put on the shoulders of those in the procession and carried around the block, afterwhich it is brought in the front door of the church, up the aisle, and laid on the altar.7:00 p.m.: The Tenebrae Service
The lights of Emmanuel are lowered as each of Jesus' Seven Last Words are read, and the last reading ends with the Sanctuary in complete darkness.- Saturday, March 30th – Holy Saturday
7:00 p.m.: “Surrender: The Sacred Sound of Cracking Seeds” led by Jim Roberts
An evening of devotion, chant, ceremony, sound, and silence as we spiral into the depths of Holy Saturday.- Sunday, March 31st – Easter Sunday
9:15 a.m: Sunday School, and Easter Egg Hunt for the children. 10:15 a.m.: Easter Festival Communion Service with the Emmanuel Choir, church organist Linda Longardner, and a trumpeter.
Pastor Amy's Sermon: “Christ has Risen! Joyous Resurrection!”11:15 a.m.: Easter Brunch will be served in the Celebration room.